Three photos of attendees at previous LIPS events

LIPS: Live Interactive Planetarium Symposium

The Live, Interactive Planetarium Symposium is an annual gathering of professional planetarium presenters to share best practices for delivering live, audience-driven planetarium presentations, emphasizing active engagement with audience members.

LIPS logo & wordmark

LIPS 2026

August 4th – 6th

Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium
Seminole State College in Sanford, Florida

A photograph of the inside of the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium, with constellation lines displayed on the dome overhead.

More details coming soon!

Several LIPS 2019 attendees at a table with laptops, smiling during a light moment.

Scholarship Fund

LIPS maintains a modest fund for scholarships, supported by voluntary donations. More information about LIPS 2025 scholarships can be found on the Scholarship Page. Application deadline is May 31, 2025.

2025 LIPS Sponsors

LIPS 2022 attendees stand in a circle outdoors on a sunny day, preparing for a kinesthetic workshop.